VerifiedDraws vs Random.org vs RandomDraws.co.uk: Which Should You Use?
If you are running competitions in the UK, you have probably considered Random.org, RandomDraws.co.uk, or both. Here is an honest comparison of all three platforms—including ours.
The Quick Answer
Random.org
Use if: You need a one-off draw, have no budget, and do not care about entrant verification.
RandomDraws.co.uk
Use if: You run under 5 draws per month, need custom branding, and can afford £30 per draw.
VerifiedDraws
Use if: You run regular competitions, want blockchain verification, need social graphics, or want better economics at scale.
Pricing Comparison
| Platform | Single Draw | 10 Draws/Month | Unlimited |
|---|---|---|---|
| Random.org | $4.95 (£3.90) | $49.50 (£39) | - |
| RandomDraws.co.uk | £30 | £300 | - |
| VerifiedDraws | £19 | £79 bundle | £149/month |
Winner: VerifiedDraws for volume operators, Random.org for one-offs
Feature Comparison
Random.org
- True random (atmospheric noise)
- 5-year verification
- No custom branding
- No social graphics
RandomDraws.co.uk
- Quantum RNG option
- Custom branding
- No blockchain verification
- Expensive at scale
VerifiedDraws
- Blockchain verification
- Professional certificates
- Social media graphics
- Forever verification
The Blockchain Difference
This is the key differentiator.
- Random.org: Records stored 5 years, then deleted
- RandomDraws.co.uk: Records stored indefinitely (company servers)
- VerifiedDraws: Records on public blockchain, verifiable forever
Why This Matters
If someone questions a draw from 2020, Random.org records are gone. RandomDraws.co.uk has them on their servers (you trust them). VerifiedDraws has them on Polygon blockchain (independently verifiable by anyone).
The Honest Recommendation
For most UK competition operators reading this, VerifiedDraws is the right choice because:
- You probably run 5+ draws per month (otherwise you would not be researching platforms)
- You probably care about brand perception (hence looking for professional tools)
- You probably want to differentiate from competitors (blockchain verification does this)
But:
- If you are running 1-2 draws per year and have no budget, use Random.org's free tier.
- If you are a professional agency running compliance-sensitive draws for enterprise clients and live draw is required, use RandomDraws.co.uk.
- If you are building a competition business and want the best economics + features, use VerifiedDraws.
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